Tooth-Colored Fillings – Long Island City, NY
Lifelike Restorations for Decayed Teeth
Traditional metal fillings can be an effective way to fix small cavities in your smile, but they tend to draw the wrong sort of attention. If you want a more discreet way to fix your decayed teeth, our team at LIC Dental Associates is proud to offer tooth-colored fillings in Long Island City. In just one appointment, we can restore the health of your tooth with a reliable, natural-looking restoration. Call us today if you think you might need a tooth-colored filling in the near future.
Why Choose LIC Dental Associates for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Fully Personalized, Natural-Looking Restorations
- Dentists with Years of Experience
- Relaxing, Spa-Like Dental Office Environment
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings can be used to repair teeth after they have suffered from decay. They are made out of composite resin, a biocompatible material notable for its lifelike appearance. We can shade composite resin so that it matches the color of your teeth, thus making your filling look like a natural part of your smile. On top of that, because the composite resin bonds directly with the tooth, the restoration will help strengthen the dental structure from within.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
We’ll start by administering a local anesthetic. Once your mouth is numb, we will remove the decayed or damaged parts of the tooth in question. We will then apply a weak acid to the tooth; this will help make it easier for the filling to form a strong bond with the dental structure.
After the necessary preparations are complete, our team will gently rinse and dry the tooth. Then we will apply the composite resin to the appropriate area. The material will be carefully sculpted so that it’s the right shape and size; it will then be hardened in place with a curing light. At the end of the procedure, we may need to make a few adjustments to ensure that the new filling doesn’t throw off your bite.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
There are several advantages of choosing a tooth-colored filling over a metal one:
- Aesthetics: Most people won’t even realize that you have a filling because the composite resin blends in seamlessly with the rest of the tooth.
- No Metal: Tooth-colored fillings do not contain any metal. As such, they’re a safer option for individuals with metal sensitivity.
- Preservation of the Natural Tooth: Placing a tooth-colored filling typically requires less undercutting, meaning you’ll be able to keep more of your natural enamel.
- Less Risk of Damaging the Tooth: Hot temperatures can cause metal fillings to expand, potentially damaging your tooth. With tooth-colored fillings, this isn’t an issue.
- Longevity: If you take good care of a tooth-colored filling, it can often last around 7 to 10 years.